A third of acquired game studios have closed since 2000, and Arkane Lyon could be next
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Game industry veteran Sebastian Cardoso recently investigated the fates of more than 300 studios bought by large companies over the past quarter century, finding that roughly 61% sold fewer games, earned lower review scores, or faced closure post-acquisition.
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A third of acquired game studios have closed since 2000, and Arkane Lyon could be next
Game industry veteran Sebastian Cardoso recently investigated the fates of more than 300 studios bought by large companies over the past quarter century, finding that roughly 61% sold fewer games, earned lower review scores, or faced closure post-acquisition.
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